The Best Beaches on Nantucket: A Fisher Real Estate Guide
Visiting Nantucket and wondering where to beach? Whether you’re looking for family-friendly shores with calm surf or rugged stretches of sand ideal for catching waves, the best beaches on Nantucket offer something for every beachgoer. From popular spots with food and facilities to quiet escapes with endless ocean views, here’s a curated list from our 2025 Fisher Nantucket Travel Guide © to help you find your perfect island paradise.
Jetties Beach | Close to town with parking, a playground and the Sandbar restaurant.
Brant Point | The best place to watch the boats and ferries round the point and the scenic lighthouse.
Children’s Beach | Closest beach to town. With a playground, stage and Gyp-Sea Café, it’s ideal for children.
Steps Beach | Picturesque beach between Dionis and Jetties Beach with views of the Nantucket Sound and Great Point.
Dionis | Calm waters and peaceful beach with restrooms and parking. Approximately a 3-mile bike ride from town.
40th Pole | A local favorite, with drive-on access and views of Smith’s Point & the Cape. Vehicle permit and 4-wheel drive required.
Miacomet | Less busy South Shore beach 2.5 miles from town, and close to Bartlett’s Farm.
Cisco | Very popular beach with a surf school on-site and various food carts/trucks often on-site.
Madaket/Smith’s Point | Famous sunset-watching destination down the street from Millie’s Restaurant & Millie’s Market.
‘Sconset | Accessible by NRTA shuttle or a 6-mile bike ride. Food available nearby in ‘Sconset Village.
Quidnet | Typically a calmer water beach that borders Sesachacha Pond. No facilities or lifeguards.
Pocomo | Warm water, great for kayaking.
Great Point Beach | Vehicle permit, or day pass, and 4-wheel drive required.
Whether you want waves, amenities, or a secluded stretch of sand, the best beaches on Nantucket are all within reach. Pick up a copy of the 2025 Fisher Nantucket Travel Guide© at our office or explore our blog for more insider island tips. Wherever you choose to dip your toes in the sand, Fisher Real Estate is here to help you make the most of your Nantucket stay.
See you at the beach!